I searched for relief from severe lichen sclerosus for five years. The condition is extremely painful and I struggled to find a solution.
The first line of defense is steroid cream, which caused a yeast infection worse than the condition itself. I worked with my gynecologist and my dermatologist, getting Mona Lisa laser treatments and different creams for relief. Those efforts provided temporary relief, but the condition always flared again.
As a single woman, this condition left me in a dark place. A relationship of four years ended because I could no longer participate intimately in our relationship without extreme pain. I made the decision to not consider any further relationships.
In 2022, I began looking to functional medicine for help with lichen sclerosus, as well as a few other minor health concerns. I began seeing a functional medicine doctor for bio identical hormone replacement and supplements. None of this resolved the Lichen Sclerosis.
Enter Dr. Siddiqui. I had been seeing Dr. Siddiqui at Remedy Now for Botox treatments and PDO threading. One day, I received an email from his office offering alternative treatments. I reached out to Dr. Siddiqui through email explained my lichen sclerosus condition and asked if he had had any success in treating it.
To my surprise, I received a telephone call from him within about 10 minutes of me sending the email. He set up an appointment for me to meet him that week to discuss my condition and possible solutions.
Dr. Siddiqui was more compassionate and understanding of what I was going through than any of the doctors I had seen previously for this condition. The PRP/PRF soltion he offered made sense, and we decided to move forward. It’s the best decision ever!
After a series of treatments, and adding estrogen cream, my lichen sclerosus is under control, and I feel normal again. I’m now in a fantastic relationship and I can participate fully.
I remember telling Dr. Siddiqui that he saved my life. His response was a bit of a smile and the comment that he really didn’t (not literally). But he did.
Aging and chronic conditions should not put you in a place where doctors tell you it’s just something you have to live with.
Life in pain and discomfort that keeps you from being able to even consider have a fulfilling relationship, including intimacy, it’s not life. You are left feeling inadequate and unlovable.
Dr. Siddiqui changed all of that for me because he has the compassion and courage to try something outside of the box to resolve these types of issues; he understands that being average isn’t the same as being optimally healthy.
I would be remiss if I did not comment on Dr. Siddiqui’s staff. They are kind and caring and seemingly wise beyond their years as it relates to health issues encountered by women.
Many thanks to Dr. Siddiqui and staff!!!